Overnight Oats are the best way to give your day a healthy and delicious start. We have got for you four flavors of overnight oats recipe. They are easy to prepare, meal-prep friendly, and require no cooking at all. Be sure to watch the video!
Eating a healthy breakfast on busy weekdays is a big challenge. But ever since I landed up in the flavorsome world of overnight oatmeal, my fridge is always stocked up with this healthy breakfast choice.
Usually, I prepare four jars of overnight oats or a large batch of granola bars on Sunday night. No cooking or fuzzing in the morning . Just grab your power-packed healthy breakfast and rush.
Oats are one of the healthiest grains. Here are some of the reasons to add oats to your everyday diet:
- gluten-free
- vegan and plant-based
- rich in vitamins and minerals
- reduces the risk of heart diseases
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are raw oats soaked in liquid to get a soft porridge-like mixture. Instead of cooking oats, you can eat them raw by soaking them in milk or any other similar liquid.
It is one of the coolest ways to eat oats without much effort. I t saves so much time in the morning , keeps you on a healthy eating track, and tastes so good.
Otherwise, I use oats to prepare an Indian-style porridge or cutlets .
Basic Overnight Oats Recipe
Let’s start with the basic overnight oatmeal.
All you need to do is combine oats with either milk/yogurt or vegan milk. The idea is to soak oats in liquid to soften them. And then, you can sweeten the oatmeal with any natural sweeteners like honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
This is the most straightforward basic overnight oats recipe.
My 4 Overnight Oats Flavours
- Healthy Overnight Oats With Granola and Fruits
- Turmeric Chia Seeds Overnight Oats With Dry Fruits
- PB&J Overnight Oats With Banana
- Chocolate Overnight Oats With Nutella
Fruits & Nut Overnight Oats
My Tried & True Tips
Firstly, keep in mind that the ratio of soaking liquid to oats should be 2:1 . A too-liquid-ish or thick oatmeal is of no good. It has to be of dropping consistency.
The oats have a bland taste hence require some sweetener to boost their flavor profile. Always add the sweetener according to your taste preference.
Last, but not least, after soaking and right before eating, make sure to stir the oatmeal nicely. So that you get great taste and texture in each bite.
Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best when it comes to making overnight oats. They’ll give you that creamy, smooth texture with just the right amount of chew. But in India, instant oats or whole oats (Quaker/Saffola) are more readily available.
This might not be a problem in cold climatic conditions. But in tropical places like India, it is best to keep overnight oats in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Otherwise, the milk would curdle, and the yogurt would impart a sour taste.
Foremost, replace regular dairy milk with vegan almond, cashew, coconut, or soy milk to soak the oats. Instead of honey, use maple syrup or brown sugar. And then feel free to include toppings of your choice like peanut butter, chia seeds, or chocolate in vegan overnight oatmeal.
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More Breakfast Recipes
- Fruit Salad
- Oats Dal Chilla
- Oats Dal Khichdi
- Oats Apple Muffin
- Mango Oats Smoothie
- Whole Wheat Pancakes
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 Cup Oats
- ▢ 1 Cup milk
- ▢ ½ Cup thick plain yoghurt or greek yoghurt
Ingredients For Healthy Overnight Oatmeal
- ▢ ¼ Cup granola or muesli
- ▢ ¼ Cup diced seasonal fruits
- ▢ 1 tablespoon honey/maple syrup
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- ▢ 1 teaspoon grated coconut
Ingredients For Turmeric Chia Seeds Overnight Oatmeal
- ▢ ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sabja)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sliced pistachio
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sliced almonds
- ▢ 1 teaspoon honey/maple syrup
Ingredients For PB&J Overnight Oatmeal
- ▢ 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ▢ ¼ Cup banana, mashed
- ▢ 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or any jam flavour
- ▢ 4 – 5 banana slices
- ▢ 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
Ingredients For Chocolate Overnight Oats
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Nutella
- ▢ 2 tablespoon chocolate syrup or sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sliced nuts
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried berries
Instructions
How To Make Basic Overnight Oats:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate for at least 5 – 6 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
How To Make Healthy Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add honey and vanilla essence in the overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. Next top the oatmeal layer with the granola/muesli followed by fresh fruits. Sprinkle grated coconut and enjoy.
How To Make Turmeric Chia Seed Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add turmeric powder and chia seeds in overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. And let them sit overnight or for 5 – 6 hours. Next day, sprinkle sliced dry fruits, drizzle honey and enjoy.
How To Make PB&J Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add peanut butter in the overnight meal. Mix nicely. Top the overnight oatmeal layer with jam, banana and sliced almonds. Enjoy!
How To Make Chocolate Overnight Meal:
- Add Nutella in the overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. Top the overnight oatmeal with chocolate syrup, sliced nuts and dried berries.
Recipe Notes:
- You can use instant oats as well to make overnight oatmeal.
- Any kind of flavour can be added to the basic vanilla overnight oatmeal.
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4 Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Oats
- 1 Cup milk
- ½ Cup thick plain yoghurt or greek yoghurt
Ingredients For Healthy Overnight Oatmeal
- ¼ Cup granola or muesli
- ¼ Cup diced seasonal fruits
- 1 tablespoon honey/maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon grated coconut
Ingredients For Turmeric Chia Seeds Overnight Oatmeal
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sabja)
- 1 teaspoon sliced pistachio
- 1 teaspoon sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon honey/maple syrup
Ingredients For PB&J Overnight Oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ Cup banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or any jam flavour
- 4 - 5 banana slices
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
Ingredients For Chocolate Overnight Oats
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 2 tablespoon chocolate syrup or sauce
- 1 teaspoon sliced nuts
- 1 teaspoon dried berries
Instructions
How To Make Basic Overnight Oats:
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate for at least 5 - 6 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
How To Make Healthy Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add honey and vanilla essence in the overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. Next top the oatmeal layer with the granola/muesli followed by fresh fruits. Sprinkle grated coconut and enjoy.
How To Make Turmeric Chia Seed Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add turmeric powder and chia seeds in overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. And let them sit overnight or for 5 - 6 hours. Next day, sprinkle sliced dry fruits, drizzle honey and enjoy.
How To Make PB&J Overnight Oatmeal:
- Add peanut butter in the overnight meal. Mix nicely. Top the overnight oatmeal layer with jam, banana and sliced almonds. Enjoy!
How To Make Chocolate Overnight Meal:
- Add Nutella in the overnight oatmeal. Mix nicely. Top the overnight oatmeal with chocolate syrup, sliced nuts and dried berries.
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Notes
- You can use instant oats as well to make overnight oatmeal.
- Any kind of flavour can be added to the basic vanilla overnight oatmeal.
This is a delicious summer favourite mango jam recipe . It is a gluten-free, vegan fruit jam made with only 3 ingredients. Be sure to watch the video!
Homemade Fruit Jam
Making fresh fruit jam at home is a straightforward and therapeutic process. For people like me who love, love, love fruit jams, there is nothing better than the homemade sweet goodness with the fruit’s natural taste.
Among all the fruit jam flavours – strawberry jam and mango jam is my all-time favourite.
As I said, I love homemade fruit jams for many reasons besides the finger-licking good taste and texture. Here are a few of them:
- no added pectin
- one-pot recipe
- gluten-free & vegan
- natural colour & flavour
- zero thickening agent
- easy to make and store
- chemical preservative-free
- minimal ingredients required
Best MANGO For Jam
The firm, ripe, and sweet-tasting mango pulp works best for making the jam. Avoid using overripe or mangoes with a mushy pulp.
Usually, I prefer mango varieties like Alphonso, Ratnagiri, or Kesar for this mango jam recipe and my 15+ mango recipes . These Indian mango varieties have a flavoursome sugary taste, deep yellow colour with a rich aroma, and a lot of fibre that gives the jam a great texture.
You can make jam with Goan Mangad, Mexican, or other sweet tropical mangoes.
Mango To Sugar Ratio
The one thumb rule that always works for making fruit jam is the equal ratio of 1:1 (fruit: sugar). An equal amount of fruit and white granulated sugar will always yield the perfect jam.
A mango jam with slight tartness is more delicious than one tasting like a sugar syrup with no original flavor of the fruit.
However, it is always best to taste fruit like strawberries or mango to know about their natural sweetness. And then, add sugar according to the taste of the fruit. As for the mangoes, which are way too sweet, I follow the ratio of 2:1 (mango to sugar).
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Recipe Variation
If you are looking for exciting new flavours of mango jam, here are a few recipe variations:
Rosemary: A teaspoon or a dash of rosemary adds a great aroma and a subtle sharp taste to the mango jam. You can use fresh or dried rosemary.
Saffron: A pinch of saffron gives the mango jam a deep hue, rich aroma, and taste.
Ginger: You will be surprised that grated ginger tastes great in a mango jam. The subtle sharpness and earthiness of ginger complement the sweetness of mangoes.
Red Chili: Mango and chillies are a great savoury combination. The spiciness of red chillies and the sweetness of mangoes are a match made in heaven. In a jam or a spicy dip , this flavour combination tastes divine.
Storage Suggestion
A few times, readers of my blog complained that their fruit jam got spoiled after a few days. It happens because of improper storage.
Use a clean, dry, sterilized jar for storing the fruit jam. Dirt or junk in the jar lid and an unsterilized jar will spoil your mango jam.
A glass jar rather than a plastic or metal container is best for storing fruit jams.
Store mango jam in the refrigerator. It remains fresh and tasty for 3 – 6 months.
Use a clean and dry spoon to scoop out the jam each time. Keep homemade jam away from moisture and water. One tiny droplet of water and the jam takes no time to develop fungus.
More Mango Recipes
- Mango Salsa
- Mango Lassi
- Mango Iced Tea
- Mango Ice Cream
- Mango Milkshake
- Mango Chia Pudding
- Mango Oats Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ▢ 500 gram mango pulp
- ▢ 250 gram granulated white sugar
- ▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Dice half of the mango pulp or roughly chop it into tiny pieces. Transfer to a bowl. Add granulated white sugar. Mix nicely. Set aside for 10 – 15 minutes. After 10 minutes, sugar will be completely dissolved with the mango pulp and a yellow color juice will be released. Do not rush this process.
- Transfer the mango pulp along with all the yellow liquid to a saucepan. Turn on the stovetop heat to low. Start cooking the jam.
- Blend the remaining half of the mango pulp without any water. Add to the simmering pulp along with the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Stage 1, the jam will be watery, with big chunks of mango. Keep cooking on low heat, while stirring at regular intervals.
- Slowly, the texture of the jam would thicken a bit. Use a potato masher or a ladle to gently mash the mango pieces. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
- After 15 – 20 minutes on low heat, the mango pieces mashed nicely, and the jam will start sticking to the spoon. Turn off the heat.
- To check the consistency of the mango jam, spread a big tablespoon of jam on a plate. The mango jam should be thick, doesn’t drop off easily, and will stick to the plate. Else continue to cook further.
- Allow the mango jam to cool down completely at room temperature. Store the cooled mango jam in a clean, sterlisied glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Serve mango jam on a bread slice or store in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes:
- You can use canned mango pulp as well for this jam recipe. Adjust the amount of sugar according to the taste of the canned mango.
- Use fine granulated white sugar for this mango jam recipe. And not powdered sugar, icing sugar, or big crystals of sugar.
- Make sure to use an enamel-coated ceramic or nonstick saucepan for making the jam rather than the cast iron pan, aluminum, or any other reactive metal cookware.
- Do not add any water or juice/syrup while cooking the jam. The mango needs to cook in their own natural juices and sugar.
Nutrition
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